RF Design Engineer

MACOM • San Diego, CA

13h • $78,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MACOM is seeking an entry-level RF Design Engineer for its design center in San Diego, California. The role develops RF circuits for Integrated Microwave Assemblies and supports projects from concept through production release in accordance with MACOM’s new product development procedures. The engineer works with project, packaging and assembly, and product engineering teams, and supports customers through sampling and application notes.

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for markets including data centers, telecommunications, industrial, and aerospace and defense. Its technologies span RF, microwave, millimeter wave, photonics, and high-speed analog applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Familiarity with RF/microwave design theory and techniques.
• Familiarity with electrical simulation tools such as MWO or ADS.
• Familiarity with EM simulation tools such as HFSS or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or another CAD layout drawing tool.
• Familiarity with PCB tools such as Altium or equivalent.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and other measurement equipment.
• Good communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long-lasting partnerships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Responsibilities

• Develop schematic circuit simulations and electromagnetic (EM) simulations.
• Design test circuits for evaluation and production testing.
• Generate CAD and PCB layouts and assembly drawings.
• Characterize and model RF, digital, and analog circuits.
• Use laboratory equipment to test RF, digital, and analog circuits.
• Generate design, progress, and test reports, datasheets, and bills of materials.
• Work with the Project Manager to maintain an up-to-date project plan and schedule.
• Work with the Packaging & Assembly team to ensure compliance with manufacturing design rules and develop cost-effective solutions that support high production yields.
• Work with the Product Engineering team on production release.
• Keep up to date with semiconductor, assembly, packaging, and tool technologies.
• Support customers through sampling and application notes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Position is eligible for restricted stock unit awards and cash bonuses at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level